{"id":31823,"date":"2025-06-08T23:39:41","date_gmt":"2025-06-08T23:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/?p=31823"},"modified":"2025-06-08T23:43:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-08T23:43:45","slug":"81-6-million-awarded-for-airport-infrastructure-grants-in-north-dakota","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/state-news\/north-dakota\/81-6-million-awarded-for-airport-infrastructure-grants-in-north-dakota\/%20","title":{"rendered":"$81.6 Million Awarded for Airport Infrastructure Grants in North Dakota"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Photo above – The ND Aeronautics Commission held its annual public grant meeting on June 5th in the Bismarck Airport commercial terminal. Pictured above are members of the Aeronautics Commission, staff members, and commercial service airport managers who were in attendance at the meeting.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission has finalized and approved $81.6 million in state infrastructure grant allocations for public airports across North Dakota. These investments will support critical maintenance and development projects at both commercial service and general aviation airports, enhancing the safety, efficiency, and long-term viability of the state’s aviation network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These investments also come at a time when the state has seen twelve consecutive months<\/a> of record-breaking airline passenger records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These state grants also serve to match and leverage significant federal funding that has been made available through programs such as the Airport Infrastructure Program (AIP), Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act – Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG), and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act – Airport Terminal Program (ATP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis funding demonstrates North Dakota\u2019s ongoing commitment to maintaining a strong and resilient aviation system that serves our businesses, citizens, and visitors,\u201d said Kyle Wanner, Director of the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission. \u201cBy strategically aligning state and federal resources, we are helping communities address critical infrastructure needs while also planning for future growth. These investments will enhance safety, expand economic opportunities, and ensure that our airports remain vital gateways for commerce and connectivity\u2014both today and for generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of the total allocation, $78.1 million will support major infrastructure projects at North Dakota\u2019s commercial service airports, while $3.5 million has been awarded for projects at general aviation airports. In total, 182 individual projects at 61 public-use airports have received funding in this state grant round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cToday marks a historic day for North Dakota’s aviation system. With deep gratitude to our dedicated aeronautics staff, airport managers, state legislators, and governors\u2014both Governor Burgum and Governor Armstrong\u2014we celebrate the strength of our public-use airports through the award of $81.6 million in infrastructure grants. These investments position our state to support continued growth in air cargo, agricultural aviation, pilot training, emergency services, and commercial air travel. By strategically leveraging state funds with federal allocations from the FAA, we are committed to enhancing airport facilities that serve the citizens of North Dakota. Thank you to everyone who continues to champion aviation across our great state,\u201d stated Kim Kenville, Chair of the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

View the Commercial Service Airport Grant Awards<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

View the General Aviation Airport Grant Awards<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major Funding Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n